The Military And Colonial Policy Of The United States Addresses And Reports

The Military and Colonial Policy of the United States: Addresses and Reports is a book authored by Elihu Root, an American lawyer and statesman who served as the Secretary of War and Secretary of State under President Theodore Roosevelt. The book is a collection of Root's speeches and reports delivered during his tenure as Secretary of War, which spanned from 1899 to 1904. The book discusses the military and colonial policies of the United States during the early 20th century, particularly in relation to the country's overseas territories such as the Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Guam. Root provides insights into the challenges and opportunities presented by these territories, and the strategies employed by the United States to manage them. He also discusses the role of the military in these territories, including the establishment of military bases and the training of local forces.In addition to discussing colonial policy, Root also addresses broader issues related to national defense and military strategy. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining a strong military and the need for modernization and reform within the armed forces. Root's speeches and reports provide a fascinating glimpse into the political and military landscape of the early 20th century United States, and offer valuable insights into the country's evolving foreign policy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.